Legends homer way past Gnats

Saturday

SEEING STARS: Lexington center fielder Drew Muren led off the bottom of the 11th inning with his first homer of the season to lift the host Legends.

The loss spoiled the effort of Savannah leadoff batter T.J. Rivera, who drove in all of the Sand Gnats' runs. He had an RBI double in the third to plate Luis Nieves, and Rivera smacked his third homer of the season in the fifth, a three-run shot to left to score Albert Cordero and Nieves.

The Legends had plenty of power, as Matt Duffy and John Hinson also homered for the home team.

DECISION MAKING: Dayan Diaz (4-0) picked up the win with two scoreless innings of relief. He was the Legends' fourth pitcher of the night, with starter Jonas Dufek allowing the four Savannah runs.

T.J. Chism (1-1) took the loss, as the only hit he allowed in one total inning was Muren's homer.

ON DECK: The Sand Gnats play the host Lexington Legends today, have a travel day Tuesday, and return to Grayson Stadium for a seven-game homestand beginning with the Delmarva Shorebirds on Wednesday night.